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title: "4205/JN/24 - Inverted Microscope"
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# 4205/JN/24 - Inverted Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8d46d33-8f7c-480a-8935-16596258532a

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has concluded the procurement process for an inverted microscope under the APUC framework for Microscopes and Imaging Equipment, specifically Lot 1 - Optical Microscopes. This procurement involved a call-off from a framework agreement and was awarded to Nikon UK, a branch of Nikon Europe B.V. The awarded contract is valued at £206,617.45 and is part of a grant from Yorkshire Cancer Research. The procurement stage is complete, with the award date on 17th July 2024, and the contract period commencing from 30th July 2024 to 31st July 2024. The microscope will be delivered to Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the microscopes and imaging equipment industry, particularly those involved in servicing, maintenance, and repairs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) could find this kind of procurement process advantageous due to the specific stipulations favouring these kinds of businesses. As it falls within the goods category and requires excellence in optical microscopy equipment, businesses with robust expertise in this area are well-suited to compete in similar tenders, thereby driving business growth.

## Notice

This procurement was conducted under the APUC framework - Microscopes and Imaging Equipment including Associated Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs LAB1028 AP: Lot 1 - Optical Microscopes. Awarded under the ranked process. The University of Sheffield's medical School is looking to procure an inverted microscope as part of a grant award from Yorkshire Cancer Research (YCR).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64756eaf-2041-4e78-8800-31f16ff7a2c1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £206,617 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £206,617 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NIKON UK, BRANCH OF NIKON EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38513100 - Inverted microscopes

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2024 at 09:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64756eaf-2041-4e78-8800-31f16ff7a2c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64756eaf-2041-4e78-8800-31f16ff7a2c1
  22nd July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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